What is the cheapest way to get from Sofia to Aachen?

The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Aachen is to bus and train which costs €150 - €220 and takes 32h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sofia to Aachen?

The fastest way to get from Sofia to Aachen is to fly and train which takes 6h 22m and costs €80 - €320.

Is there a direct train between Sofia and Aachen?

No, there is no direct train from Sofia to Aachen. However, there are services departing from Sofia Sever and arriving at Aachen, Hbf via Gorna Oryahovitsa, Bucuresti Nord, Hegyeshalom, München Hbf and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 45m.

How far is it from Sofia to Aachen?

The distance between Sofia and Aachen is 1631 km. The road distance is 1926.6 km.

How do I travel from Sofia to Aachen without a car?

The best way to get from Sofia to Aachen without a car is to bus and train via Salzburg which takes 26h 27m and costs €200 - €400.

How long does it take to get from Sofia to Aachen?

It takes approximately 6h 22m to get from Sofia to Aachen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sofia to Aachen train from?

Sofia to Aachen train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Sofia Sever station.

What is the time difference between Sofia and Aachen?

Aachen is 1h behind Sofia. It is currently 4:27 PM in Sofia and 3:27 PM in Aachen.

Where does the Sofia to Aachen train arrive?

Sofia to Aachen train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Gorna Oryahovitsa station.

Can I drive from Sofia to Aachen?

Yes, the driving distance between Sofia to Aachen is 1927 km. It takes approximately 17h 5m to drive from Sofia to Aachen.

Where can I stay near Aachen?

There are 1196+ hotels available in Aachen.

Sofia to Aachen - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night train, and car

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There are 12 ways to get from Sofia to Aachen by plane, train, bus, night train, car, or car train

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Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane SOF - CGN
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Aachen, Hbftrain
6h 22m
€81–311
Fly to Eindhoven Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Eindhoven Airport (EIN)plane SOF - EIN
2. Take the train from Eindhoven Centraal to Heerlentrain
7h 44m
€67–364
Bus, train via Salzburg
1. Take the bus from Sofia Knyaginya Maria Luiza Station to Salzburgbus
2. Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain 90 / ...
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Frankfurttrain 47 / ...
4. Take the train from Frankfurt to Aachen, Hbftrain 79
26h 27m
€203–398
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Sofia Sever to Gorna Oryahovitsatrain Ic / ...
2. Take the nighttrain from Gorna Oryahovitsa to Bucharestnighttrain
3. Take the nighttrain from Bucuresti Nord to Hegyeshalomnighttrain
4. Take the train from Hegyeshalom to Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10train Rjx
5. Take the train from München Hbf to Frankfurttrain 47 / ...
6. Take the train from Frankfurt to Aachen, Hbftrain 79
37h 45m
€186–360
Drive 1,926.6 km
1. Drive from Sofia to Aachencar 1,926.6 km
17h 5m
€279–404
Fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane SOF - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Aachen Hbftrain
6h 56m
€105–285
Fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane SOF - CRL
2. Take the bus from Charleroi Airport to Liège Rue du Plan Inclinedbus
3. Take the train from Liege-Guillemins to Aachen Hbftrain
7h 50m
€69–323
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane SOF - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Aachen, Hbftrain
7h 25m
€133–333
Fly to Dortmund Airport, train
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Dortmund Airport (DTM)plane SOF - DTM
2. Take the train from Holzwickede to Koeln Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Aachen, Hbftrain
8h 4m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Stop to Frankfurt Central Train Stationbus
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Aachen, Hbftrain 79
31h 41m
€147–233
Bus, train #2
1. Take the bus from Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika to Niš, Autobuska Stanicabus
2. Take the bus from Niš, Autobuska Stanica to Colognebus
3. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Aachen-Rothe Erdetrain Re
32h 56m
€153–213
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Sofia to Salzburg Hbfcar
2. Take the cartrain from Salzburg Hbf to Fuldacartrain
3. Drive from Fulda to Aachencar
20h 45m
€339–472

Sofia to Aachen by bus and train

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32h 56mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,630.9 km
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What companies run services between Sofia, Bulgaria and Aachen, Germany?

There is no direct connection from Sofia to Aachen. However, you can take the line 84 bus to Р-Т Александрия, walk to Sofia Airport (SOF) airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN), walk to Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf, take the train to Köln Hbf, then take the train to Aachen, Hbf. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sofia Knyaginya Maria Luiza Station to Aachen, Hbf via Salzburg, Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, München Hbf, and Frankfurt in around 26h 27m.

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